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Clareville

A ghost town of unknown status in Bee County, Texas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Clareville just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Clareville may refer to: Clareville House, England Clareville, New South Wales, Australia Clareville railway station, New Zealand Clareville, Texas, United States

Bee County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Candlish, Poesta, Quincy — Clareville keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Clareville

Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.

Clareville may refer to: Clareville House, England Clareville, New South Wales, Australia Clareville railway station, New Zealand Clareville, Texas, United States

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Clareville is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Clareville is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Clareville is roughly 28.3225, -97.8711 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Clareville FAQs

01Where is Clareville located?
Clareville is in Bee County, Texas, mapped near 28.3225, -97.8711.
02What county is Clareville in?
Clareville sits in Bee County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Bee County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Clareville?
Clareville may refer to: Clareville House, England Clareville, New South Wales, Australia Clareville railway station, New Zealand Clareville, Texas, United States
04What remains at Clareville today?
The on-the-ground condition of Clareville is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Clareville?
Here's the honest truth: access to Clareville is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Clareville is roughly 28.3225, -97.8711 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Clareville”), CC BY-SA.

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